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Jul 25 '06
Pros: Fast, stylish, economical and just FUN to drive!!!
Cons: Larger and better positioned cup holders, plastic external wheel covers need to go.
Summary: Hands down this is the best car I have ever had. I actually sold my Porsche Boxster for my 03 Mini (purchased new) and not even the S. I did do some small upgrades on the engine and others things. I flashed the software, cat back exhaust system and cold ... read more
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Sep 28 '05
Pros: handling and style, fun to drive
Cons: poor reliability , gas mileage not up to par with cars its size
Summary: I initially fell in love with this car because of the unique looks and style. which are wonderful.I still like the way my mini looks,but after 2 years of ownership this car is falling apart. they are soo poorly built ,cheap plastic. I dont recommend ... read more
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Feb 03 '05
Pros: Handling, Handling, Handling
Cons: Buck Rogers interior
Summary: I am delighted with my MINI. I have had my 2003 MINI Cooper S for about 17 months, and I've put just over 36,000 miles on the car. I use it primarily as a daily commuter on my 65-mile round-trip of mixed highway and secondary roads. The car has also seen ... read more
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Dec 21 '03
Pros: fun , looks, gas mileage,price
Cons: premium gas,seats, interior details
Summary: This review is for a mini cooper (not S) . Our MINI has 2000 miles on it now so I feel I know it well enough to review. This is a 2003 Mini I've read that the 02's had problems but ours has had no problems except occasionally it is difficult shifting ... read more
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Oct 31 '03
Pros: handling, looks, gas mileage, craftsmanship, features, supportive community, good aftermarket, useable room
Cons: trunk space, heavy sport wheels, run-flat tires, weighty, useless sun-shades, needs rear a/c ducts
Summary: Wow...that was the first word I said after my first Mini Cooper test drive. This car is the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. See, I have been driving a Land Rover Discovery for years, and never in a million years thought I'd end up with a Mini Cooper ... read more
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Oct 04 '03
Pros: Most fun I have ever had with my clothes on!
Cons: Needs better cup holders and my right leg bumps the center console.
Summary: More fun than I've ever had with my clothes on! I just picked mine up a week ago, but researched them for a long time on the internet at many different sites and few cars have ever impressed so many people positively as the MINI Cooper. Is it perfect? We ... read more
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Aug 29 '03
Pros: Natty design, dynamic handling, fast, good available options
Cons: Pathetic build quality, lame dealer service. Low mpg.
Summary: We chose this car for everything that is cool about it. Size, swank options, good mileage, style, en ... read more
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Aug 29 '03
Pros: Beautiful eye-catching styling, feature packed, excellent handling, BMW service, excellent value
Cons: Mini cargo space, cheap plastic parts, non-functional cup holders, electrical problems
Summary: I was looking for a car to replace my 1990 Toyota Celica which I was using for the commute. I wanted ... read more
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Aug 07 '03
Pros: small, eye-catching, fun, reasonable price
Cons: sometimes uncomfortable, can be expensive, gas mileage
Summary: Okay everybody, I just got my epinions account tonight just so I could write a review about this car ... read more
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Jul 22 '03
Pros: safe, loved by all, great deal
Cons: people constantly look at you, small back seat
Summary: This new stylish BMW is loved by all who owns it. I have driven many other cars in the past none whi ... read more
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Jul 20 '03
Pros: major attention getter, very nimble, sturdy, VERY fun to drive
Cons: hmmm... this is tought... the clutch is kinda soft when starting in first gear
Summary: I've had a lot of nice new cars (Mercedes, Camaro, MR2, Lexus) but this is the first one that I inte ... read more
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Jul 17 '03
Pros: Quick, nimble, and incredibly cute
Cons: None, Zero, Zip, Nada
Summary: My wife and I have had our 2003 Mini Cooper for almost one month, and we are very much in love with it. What it lacks in cargo space it more than makes up for in personality and zip. We bought one with the continuously variable transmission (CVT), so ... read more
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Jul 09 '03
Pros: Cute, small car
Cons: Car stalls frequently while driving in city traffic
Summary: My new '03 CVT Mini Cooper stalls while driving. The first time, I was struck from behind but receiv ... read more
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Jun 06 '03
Pros: It really IS that fun to drive! :-)
Cons: It's neither a family car nor a muscle car; don't expect it to be.
Summary: I own a Cooper S, and it is an absolute joy to drive. I didn't buy it because it was the 'cool car to have' but because of the driving experience it gives. (I got on a waiting list to order my S well before most people had heard of them.)
It ... read more
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Jun 05 '03
Pros: size, ability to park anywhere, handling, steering, quiet
Cons: 2-door, bad if you're above 6'2", decent stereo, storage space
Summary: The Mini is a great looking car, in all colors. The model I rented for a week was a dark red, and many heads were turning, although I'm not sure it was because of the color or size..
If you're under six feet tall, you'd love the size and roominess ... read more
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May 25 '03
Pros: Excellent handling, good value for BMW, good ergonomics, no torque steer, drive by wire throttle
Cons: quirky styling, doesn't "Feel" quick, limited storage space
Summary: I know this is for a 2003 Mini Cooper, however, there were no changes between the model years, so it should still be relevant from 2002 and the only difference between the Cooper S I drove and the Cooper is the lack of a supercharger (and that you might ... read more
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May 21 '03
Pros: ride feeling, power, handling, image, accessories
Cons: me, don't having enough money to buy it
Summary: I know this car might look silly in America (even though it has been elected car of the year 2002), but this car, as well as its precedent was, is built in Europe and engineered for european roads. The old Mini has never even been sold in America.
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May 11 '03
Pros: Point and shoot handling, fresh styling, seat comfort.
Cons: laughable trunk space, too much use of plastic on interior.
Summary: To avoid any confusion I would like to begin by stating that i'm no driver ladies and gents. My feet didn't touch the pedals of this car at any time during my "MOTHERS" test drive. This review is solemnly written in a passenger perspective. Let the ... read more
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May 05 '03
Pros: Excellent handling
Supercharged
Intercooler
Cons: Brake dust
Bumpy suspension
Summary: This car is something else! Now made by BMW, this version of the Mini boasts 163hp and 155 lb/ft of torque. May not sound like a lot, but it feels like a ton inside that little car. Surprisingly enough, the Cooper 'S' receives very high safety ratings ... read more
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Apr 17 '03
Pros: Great handling, Looks great in & out, Feels solid, Luxury car options for under $25K.
Cons: A few rattles, lots of plastic inside the car.
Summary: ***UPDATES TO REVIEW AT BOTTOM***
Just a note: I actually have owned this car for 6 months now and have 10,000 miles on it. I do not like reading reviews of cars from a short test drive perspective. I prefer a review from a person who has had ... read more
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Apr 08 '03
Pros: Great Looks, Great Handling and TONS of FUN!
Cons: You can't go anywhere without people looking at the car.
Summary: This is one car I really enjoy. I have put 10,000 miles on this car and have had not one single problem or complaint. This is coming from someone that drives hard and fast in the mountains of NC. I have the sport package. I get around 32MPG around ... read more
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Feb 14 '03
Pros: Great size for a city but is fun to drive out of the city.
Cons: little pricey once you add all the options. 2 passengers and luggage OR 4 passengers.
Summary: I live in the city and parallel park on the street. This car finds twice as many parking spots. It is not your normal subcompact car. It is actually fun to drive and surprisingly roomy. I am not a little guy 6'1" 250 and there is plenty of room for me in ... read more
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Feb 10 '03
Pros: Handling, horsepower, build quality
Cons: bumpy ride, over boosted steering at high speeds.
Summary: I have had my MINI Cooper S in Indi Blue with the Sport Package and the panoramic sunroof and the Cold weather package for about a month now. I also extended the free maintenance to 4 years/50,000 miles for $399.
I bought the car at MINI of ... read more
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Feb 04 '03
Pros: Lot of value for the money....a riot around curves
Cons: Choppy ride, especially rough on freeways
Summary: This car gives a lot of perceived value for the money. It feels solid and performs exceptionally around turns. The interior is nice, reasonably comfortable (for the front seat passengers), and the operating expenses are low. I'd advise to pop the ... read more
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Jan 17 '03
Pros: Fun Fun Fun
Price, quality, performance for under $25k
Cons: Hot car, can be hard to obtain or cost of a markup at dealer.
Summary: This car is fun! I had to get the Cooper S just because it has more horsepower and has slightly cosmetic queues that made it look sportier. The regular MINI is in the 115hp range, the Cooper S (Supercharged) has 163hp. This car is fun to drive, fun to ... read more
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Dec 27 '02
Pros: Speedy, attractive body, fantastic sunroof(s), functional control layout
Cons: Cheap plastic interior, overpriced
Summary: Okay, if you are a single person that lives in the city, never plans on having kids or friends taller than 6'2", likes haughty status symbols, and doesn't mind paying about 4K more than this car is actually worth, get this car.
TEST ... read more
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Dec 14 '02
Pros: Nimble, quick, fun, reasonably priced
Cons: Sometimes choppy ride,
Summary: The Mini name has quite a history in the US and Europe, although only genuine auto enthusiasts stateside will recognize the name. The Austin Mini was first built and sold in England in 1959. The original goal of the Mini was to offer British families a ... read more
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Dec 11 '08
Pros: She, quick and very nimble, Great sound system, love the interior!
Cons: Premium gas, but...I get around 26 mpg in town...36 on the Highway...
Summary: I have the 2003 Cooper S, every option, and absolutely no complaints.Fast, Fun and Beautiful (Silver on Silver). I'm 6' 210 and am quite comfortable in the Mini. I bought the Mini because I fell in love with the way it looks (and the fact that it's
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May 16 '07
Pros: wonderful styling, speedy acceleration and braking, great steering control
Cons: may be too small for some people
Summary: I bought my 2003 MINI Cooper new back in Summer 2003. I special ordered it, with all of the customizations that I wanted. The salespeople at MINI are wonderful! So helpful, friendly, and very un-car-dealer-like. They don't pressure you to do
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May 12 '05
Pros: style, driving, seats, mpg, CVT, fold down rear seats, fun factor, urban parking possibilities.
Cons: small rear view mirror, short sun visor,both remedied easily.
Summary: Ordered May '03, picked up July '03 and have enjoyed every inch of the 14,000 miles (5/2005) we have had together. This is the most driving fun I have ever had (including the BMW 318ic I sold)!! This car makes you look for reasons to drive and the
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Jul 29 '04
Pros: BMW quality, quick, fast, economical, handling, visibility, sportiness, exterior design, fashionable interior
Cons: Dealers markup options prices.
Refrigerated glovebox can *fog* your CDs
Summary: In April I bought my BRG/white 2004 MINI Cooper right-off-the-lot (a rarity these days!) for $19,999 after installed Sport & Premium packages ($1300 options/each). At a base sticker of $16,850, you can't go wrong with this
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Dec 15 '03
Pros: build and engineering, handling, brakes, fun factor, wow factor
Cons: interior storage, stiff suspension = rough ride
Summary: When it was announced that BMW bought out the MINI name and was re-engineering the cars, I was really excited. I didn't think I would ever own one, but I saved up a big down payment and bought one. I can honestly say that I have never driven a car that
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Nov 09 '03
Pros: quick, nimble, great for city driving, great transmission, attractive and lot of FUN.
Cons: None
Summary: My MINI and I have been together for a year and 11,000 miles. It's been great. First, let me say that I've had no problems, zero, zilch. Second, it's performed very well - nimble, handles well. Third, it's been an incredible amount of fun. You just c
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